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Richard Gutteridge, Savills’ co-head of prime central London and a director at the firm’s Sloane Street branch, is a leading force in the capital’s high-end property market.

With more than 30 years of experience in prime central London, including 10 years at Savills’ Sloane Street operation, Gutteridge’s market knowledge is vast. He knows the area and its occupants intimately – an important factor in his success in advising UHNW clients looking to transact in the area.

In addition to looking after his UK clients, he is also director of Savills India, working with international families, family offices and overseas corporate clients who are looking to invest in London.

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Regarded as one of the industry’s best known and most experienced prime central London agents, Richard’s 30-year career has seen him involved in many of the capital’s highest-value transactions. Sought-after for his in-depth knowledge of London’s super prime property market, Richard counts royal families, institutional and corporate clients, international high-net-worth individuals and many household names among his client base.

‘One of the real privileges in this job is creating long-standing relationships, and many of my clients I have known for decades. The sense of trust and the connection you build is what I believe brings people back to you time and again. It is a great honour to support generational wealth as my career has developed, and families have continued to come to me when they are looking for a home,’ says Richard.

‘During my career, I have witnessed London’s residential evolution as new world-class new build schemes have joined traditional properties to create a truly special offering. At the beginning of my career, international buyers tended to come from a handful of locations – today we see wealth from all over the world. Despite the domestic and international economic backdrop, the education and lifestyle mean many continue to view London as a place to live, work and own real estate.’

Having built a reputation as a go-to operator at the top-end of London’s real estate market, Richard’s role as co-head of prime central London sees him deal across all of the capital’s golden postcodes. ‘The very basis of what I do is helping people with their property needs. I have been involved in some incredible transactions and met some fascinating people along the way, but being viewed by my clients as delivering best-in-class advice – that’s what motivates me each day,’ concludes Richard.